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DU09 LRJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,871 mi
Last recorded125,871 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 LRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 125,871 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 125,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 124,619 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 122,679 miles

exhaust center box deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 119,626 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Pass 9 Oct 2021 116,729 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 116,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 113,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 110,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four brake disc's edgers corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2019 110,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four brake disc's edgers corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2018 105,593 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 100,173 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,146 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,554 miles

air bag warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 51,075 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 51,075 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DU09 LRJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU09 LRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU09 LRJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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